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Painful mouth ulcer not improving, any suggestions for relief?

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FTMaz · 27/07/2026 19:40

I have this terrible ulcer in the inside of my lip. I’ve tried bonjela, iglu and it doesn’t provide any relief I think maybe because it’s rubbing on my teeth. It is so painful I’ve just taken some codine I had left over from a back injury as paracetamol isn’t touching it. I know it sounds dramatic but I really am in a lot pain, struggling to eat and drink. Does anyone have a magic cure?

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Painful mouth ulcer not improving, any suggestions for relief?
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Any1ForTennis · 19/08/2026 01:43

Anbesol* liquid - stings for a second then totally numbs it.

*don't confuse with Anusol 😉

LoveThemToVits · 19/08/2026 02:23

Not specific for recovery, but I get these when I'm not getting enough vitamin C or iron.

BusterGonad · 19/08/2026 04:43

FTMaz · 18/08/2026 23:48

Hey! Thank you!

it did clear up but my lord was it painful! I felt ridiculous over an ulcer! I definitely agree with the suggestions this is what I used. Anbesol was waaaay better than the iglu stuff

I had one exactly the same, but on the side of my tongue. It was honestly one of the most painful experiences I've had and I do have health issues anyway. When I ate I felt like I was having a heart attack due to the pain, it woke me up at night, the side of my face it was on was swollen. Never underestimate the pain of mouth ulcers.

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